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What causes mirages?
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Mirage in the desert between Abu Simbel and Aswan, Egypt, showing distant rocks appearing to float above a shimmering, water-like illusion on the sandy landscape.
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Mirage in the desert
The optical illusions known as mirages are caused by light refracting through layers...
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